Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility
1538 Lee Road, Quincy, CA 95971Plant Summary Information
Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility is ranked #19 out of 146 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 45.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sierra Pacific Industries |
| Location | Plumas County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 201.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,519 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #259 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 15 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Previous Operator |
Sierra Pacific Industries Inc (2013 to 2020) Sierra Pacific Industries (2021 to 2025) |
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Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility (50112) |
| Plant Address | 1538 Lee Road, Quincy, CA 95971 |
| Utility | Sierra Pacific Industries (17164) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.94117, -120.90921 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 201.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 96-77-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Wood Product Manufacturing (321) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating May 2018
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPI-QUCY_7_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPI-QUCY_7_N002 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #14 | Southampton Power Station | Franklin, VA | 252.8 GWh |
| #15 | Plainfield Renewable Energy LLC | Plainfield, CT | 245.1 GWh |
| #16 | Mead Coated Board | Mahrt, AL | 726.9 GWh |
| #17 | J C McNeil | Burlington, VT | 224.4 GWh |
| #18 | Novo BioPower Plant | Snowflake, AZ | 202.3 GWh |
| #20 | ReEnergy Stratton LLC | Stratton, ME | 199.8 GWh |
| #21 | Biomass One LP | White City, OR | 199.2 GWh |
| #22 | HL Power | Wendel, CA | 196.4 GWh |
| #23 | Somerset Plant | Skowhegan, ME | 567.7 GWh |
| #24 | Craven County Wood Energy LP | New Bern, NC | 277.0 GWh |
| #25 | Grayling Generating Station | Grayling, MI | 182.0 GWh |
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